Eight Beauties of Qinhuai • Li Xiangjun & Gu Hengbo & Dong Xiaowan • Ming Dynasty

The Eight Beauties of Qinhuai were eight famous courtesans during the Ming-Qing Dynasties transition period who resided along the Qinhuai River in Nanjing. As well as possessing great beauty, they were all skilled in literature, poetry, fine arts, dancing and music. During the late Ming dynasty, elite courtesans challenged the gender stereotypes of Confucian values,the courtesans were educated in painting, poetry, and music. In addition, they owned property and participated in the public scene.
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『秦淮八絕之三絕•董小宛&顧橫波&李香君』
Artist: 桃子蝴蝶酥&不问归期&中性粒细胞
Photography: 木槿媛而
Makeup: 蘇二涵
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